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Kapalua Resort • Kapalua
11 active listings • Median ~$1.3M • Avg DOM ~134
Kapalua Ridge offers one of the best balances in Kapalua—combining strong ocean views, privacy, and rental flexibility without the cost of oceanfront ownership.
This is an elevated ocean-view condo community on the ridge: low-rise buildings, ocean in the distance, and a quieter daily rhythm than the busiest beach corridors—without pretending to be oceanfront.
Buyers here are usually weighing view quality, price versus Bay Villas, and whether Golf Villas’ fairway setting is enough—or if they want more ocean in the frame.
Explore current listings, recent sales, and ownership insights for Kapalua Ridge in Kapalua, Maui.
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Kapalua Ridge sits between Golf Villas and Bay Villas in both price and positioning—offering stronger ocean views and more privacy than Golf Villas, without the oceanfront premium of Bay Villas.
Kapalua Ridge is one of the most balanced ownership opportunities in Kapalua—offering elevated ocean views, spacious layouts, and short-term rental flexibility at a price point below oceanfront properties.
Short-term rentals may be permitted for some residences under current association rules and county requirements—Kapalua Ridge is often evaluated in the same Minatoya / short-term rental context as other eligible Kapalua communities. Confirm eligibility, any regime caps, and transient accommodations rules for the exact unit before you count on guest nights.
Performance is unit-specific: view width, elevation, bedroom count, renovation level, and how the home is furnished and marketed all influence rates and occupancy. Ocean views still drive bookings—compare your target to recent bookings and sales within Kapalua Ridge, not a blended “Kapalua” headline.
Many owners blend personal use with rental weeks; the pro forma should reflect that hybrid reality and honest management costs.
Pools • Golf course setting • Ocean views
Life on the ridge is quieter and more spread out: hillside positioning, trade winds, and fewer neighbors stacked along a beach corridor. You are buying privacy and outlooks over walk-out sand.
Beach time is a short drive: Kapalua Bay, Napili, and other north-shore beaches stay reachable—just budget the trade honestly: views and value in exchange for not being oceanfront.
Kapalua Ridge fits buyers who want a clear upgrade from Golf Villas on ocean views and privacy—or who want Kapalua without Bay Villas pricing.
Strong matches: buyers who will drive to the beach, value elevated outlooks, and want STR flexibility where allowed. Weaker matches: buyers who need walk-to-sand oceanfront or Montage-level services at home—compare Bay Villas and price the gap.
The appeal is often the balance: a lower entry than many oceanfront Kapalua options with rental demand still tied to view quality. Underwrite at the unit level—confirm STR rules, stress-test HOA and management, and comp the specific residence against recent Ridge performance.
A balanced view of what stands out—and what to weigh before you offer.
Derived from West Maui MLS matches for Kapalua Ridge; figures shift as inventory turns.
Median (MLS blend)
$1,250,000
$ / sqft (range)
$755–1,553/sqft
Avg. days on market
~134
Active listings
11
Closed sales (12 mo)
10
Blending active asks with recent closes, the market is centering near $1,250,000—always unit-specific. Choice within the building is meaningful right now—compare condition and HOA lines, not just price.
Recent MLS math at Kapalua Ridge spans roughly $755/sqft to $1,553/sqft per square foot—view, floor level, and finish drive the spread.
The current MLS cadence looks closer to 134 DOM on average, a more measured tempo than a frenetic market.
Several recorded sales closed below their list figures—buyers may still find room to negotiate on view, condition, or timing.
Inventory tied to Kapalua Ridge skews toward 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom residences, with marketing language often referencing ocean-oriented, resort-view, golf angles. Views and floor plans vary by stack—confirm on each listing.
In current and recent marketing copy, generous lanai space, ocean views, interior updates, furnished interiors, and resort-style amenities surface repeatedly—useful signal, but confirm on the unit you pursue.
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Based on current listings, pricing trends, and overall value within this building.
$2,049,000
2 bd · 3 ba · 2,114 sq ft
Best value in the building right now
Kapalua Ridge 1911-13
$1,545,000
1 bd · 2 ba · 1,229 sq ft
Strong rental-ready context
Kapalua Ridge 2612
$1,250,000
1 bd · 2 ba · 1,125 sq ft
Standout views & premium positioning
Kapalua Ridge 514
$1,980,000
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,756 sq ft
Best value in the building right now
Kapalua Ridge 1223,24
$2,950,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,900 sq ft
Standout views & premium positioning
Kapalua Ridge 1723 24
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Kapalua Ridge sits on Ridge Road with elevated positioning inside Kapalua Resort—golf, dining, and trails are nearby; beaches are a short drive. Use the map for orientation, then drive your likely beach routes before you commit.
Kapalua blends championship golf with coastal access. Ridge owners often describe the community as the middle ground: views and privacy first, sand when they want it—without oceanfront pricing.
Kapalua • Kapalua Resort
100 Ridge Road
See where Kapalua Ridge sits relative to nearby resorts, beaches, and West Maui condo communities.
Kapalua Ridge in Kapalua deserves the same diligence as any Maui condo: understand construction era (year built near 1979), community scale (~161 units), 3 floors, and how those factors influence maintenance, insurance, and long-term upkeep.
Zoning (A2/PK-4) frames common use patterns in the area; buyers should still reconcile zoning with HOA rules and county requirements for any intended use.
Insurance, windstorm exposure, and building-wide projects can move assessments. Review the latest association financials, reserve study, and meeting minutes where available—Kapalua Ridge is no exception.
Kapalua Ridge short-term rental status: Allowed (Minatoya/PDF).
Kapalua Ridge ownership type is listed as Fee Simple.
Suitability depends on timeline, financing, and tolerance for HOA costs and rental regulation. Strong Kapalua vacation-rental performer with broad buyer recognition. Review association documents, rental rules, and recent sales with a licensed professional—avoid treating any building as a generic “yes” or “no.”
We do not flag Kapalua Ridge as oceanfront; many units may still capture ocean or partial views. Confirm on the unit you are considering.
Short-term rental posture is summarized as: Yes. Confirm current association and county requirements before marketing a rental.
Ownership type is listed as Fee Simple. Confirm the interest conveyed on your purchase contract and title report.
Kapalua Ridge includes amenities such as: Pools • Golf course setting • Ocean views
Kapalua Ridge is in Kapalua (Kapalua Resort). Buyers often weigh beach access, walkability, and drive time to Lahaina, Kaanapali, and Kapalua depending on lifestyle.
Year built is listed near 1979. Phasing and renovations may span multiple years—confirm for your building section.
Underwrite occupancy, management, and reserves alongside headline rent assumptions. STR posture is summarized as Yes and compare recent sales to your basis.
Kapalua Ridge is often the middle ground: elevated ocean views and hillside privacy without the oceanfront premium of Bay Villas, and stronger view corridors than many fairway-focused Golf Villa units—still with a drive-to-beach lifestyle.
Short-term rental rules depend on the association, county requirements, and the specific unit. What is consistent is underwriting: guests still respond to ocean-view photography, so performance is usually unit-specific, not a single Ridge average.
Buyers typically compare Ridge against Golf Villas and Bay Villas on price, view quality, and how much sand access matters week to week.
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